2024 LEXUS RC REVIEW
2024 LEXUS RC in Phoenix, AZ
2024 LEXUS RC REVIEW | RC F Performance is Pure Excitement
The 2024 Lexus RC and RC F models combine luxury brand craftsmanship, sleek exterior design and exceptional performance. The 2-door sports car --named RC for Radical Coupé --is an owner’s dream. Its aerodynamic lines create a striking exterior concealing a whisper quiet cabin within.
In this review, we’ll look at how the RC and RC F balance speed, technology and luxury making it a popular purchase. Keep scrolling to learn more about this racy compact luxury coupe.
2024 Lexus RC Performance Models
With its clever turbo four, the 2024 Lexus RC 300 RWD generates 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine is linked to a Sport Direct-Shift 8 speed automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drive system.
Even more powerful, the Lexus RC 300 all-wheel drive and Lexus RC 350 models are propelled by a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The classic six-cylinder unit produces 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. When this engine is revved, the sound can be compared to the Lexus LFA, a coveted supercar. The RC 350 AWD features a six-speed automatic transmission, while the RWD model has the Sport Direct-Shift transmission.
The speedy powertrain is assisted by the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. The weight balance is a sterling 55/45 distribution.
2024 Lexus RC F Performance Features
The high-speed 2024 Lexus RC F boasts a naturally aspirated 5-liter V8 engine. Its 90-degree V layout helps balance rotating and reciprocating forces and the aluminum block and cylinder heads take weight off the nose of the car.
The V8 engine produces a dominant 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. Cementing its reputation as a race car in a sports coupe body, Car and Driver testing reported the Lexus RC F can go 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds flat. Top track speed is a breathtaking 168 mph.
This high performance RC model needs help taming the road. Fortunately, it has an adaptive variable suspension that responds in real time to surface imperfections. Both axles are fitted with ZF SACHs shock absorbers. Electric power steering is speed sensitive, providing more accurate responses to the driver’s motions. To ensure a sports car finish, Brembo brakes reign in the power and feature 15-inch front and 13.6-inch rear ventilated rotors.
When you want to have some fun, check out the 2024 Lexus RC 350 and RC F in person. Your destination is your Phoenix Lexus dealer, the Earnhardt showroom in Scottsdale. Start your journey with our online Express system.
Advanced Technology in the RC Models
The 2024 Lexus RC 300 comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and CarPlay are provided along with Bluetooth, satellite radio, two USB ports, voice recognition and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Listening to music, radio and podcasts is easy and enjoyable with a 10-speaker audio system.
Every Lexus RC infotainment system comes with navigation and enhanced voice recognition when choosing a 10.3-inch display touchscreen. Premium Auto Packages include a 17-speaker Mark Levinson designed surround-sound system.
The state of the art infotainment center was redesigned specifically for the Lexus RC model. This combined with the dynamic stereo sound and luxury cockpit of the RC may make it hard to leave those comforts when reaching your destination.
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Bold and Dynamic Style of the Lexus RC
Noted auto critic, JD Power praises the new Lexus RC for its edgy, expressive design. Bold curves and a low wide stance provide a stand-out profile of a sports car ready for an elegant night out or a sunny drive on the open road. The curvy aerodynamic design certainly has the elegant curb appeal that luxury buyers expect in a performance coupe.
2024 Lexus RC models seat four passengers and have standard features including a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Large doors make it easy to glide into the bucket seats bolstered and curved to hug the driver and passengers in luxury comfort. Options include front sport seats, driver’s seat and steering wheel memory settings, heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Lexus RC Exterior Colors and Interior Options
The 2024 RC model has added Cloudburst Gray as an exterior option. Other RC exterior color choices include Atomic Silver, Caviar, Obsidian, Infrared, Ultrasonic Blue 2.0, Flare Yellow, and Incognito.
With seats covered in NuLuxe faux leather or perforated leather upholstery, all Lexus interiors are designed with comfort in mind with details created by expert craftsmen. RC interior choices are Black NuLuxe, White NuLuxe, Black and Yellow Nuluxe and Circuit Red NuLuxe.
RC F models have additional interior options of Black with Black Carbon Fiber Trim, White and Black with Silver Fiber Trim, Circuit Red and Black with Silver Fiber Trim, Black with Silver Fiber trim, and Black with Silver Performance Trim.
Lexus has announced that 2024 will serve as the final year to purchase the exclusive RC F Track Edition performance package only available in three exterior colors: Ultra White, Cloudburst Gray and Caviar. Standard features include a black and blue Alcantara interior trim with performance details of a carbon fiber hood; roof and fixed rear wing, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and new Hitachi® shocks.
Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 Standard Features
Designed with safety of drivers, passengers, and with people in other cars or on the road in mind, the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 offers a suite of driver assistance technology. It is standard on the 2024 Lexus RC and RC F.
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) has Frontal Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking along with bicyclist and pedestrian detection. PCS has Emergency Steering Assist which can be prompted by the driver.
The system also includes All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Tracing Assist. Lane Departure Alert uses steering wheel vibrations or sound notification to get the driver’s attention.
To help provide better visibility for the driver, Intelligent High Beams offer added light to the route. The system defaults to high-beam mode when the road is clear then temporarily switches to low-beam when necessary.
The Road Sign Assist uses a built-in camera providing road sign information on the panel. In addition to displaying speed limit information, the system alerts the driver of detected signs that were possibly missed.
The 2024 Lexus RC and RC F are available to test drive at your Earnhardt Lexus dealer. Remember this year is the final call for the exciting RC F Track Edition. Schedule a test drive.
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